Coyote vs. Acme nearly disappeared before anyone could see it. Warner Bros. shelved the live-action/animated comedy, Ketchup Entertainment stepped in, and what emerged on August 28 was one of the more beloved family films of 2026 — 96% on Rotten Tomatoes across 295 reviews, $111 million at the worldwide box office, and a critical consensus that called it “a daffy satire that’s equal parts heart and wily humor.” It screens at The Port Theatre this Sunday, October 18, at 1:30 p.m., for five dollars.
About the Show
Director Dave Green’s film adapts Ian Frazier’s 1990 New Yorker piece “Coyote v. Acme” into a live-action/animated world with the DNA of Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: cartoon characters and real people sharing the same streets, and Wile E. Coyote finally done absorbing the consequences of faulty merchandise. After decades of being “blown to bits by bombs, demolished by dynamite, mangled by magnets,” he hires personal injury attorney Kevin Avery (Will Forte) to file a product-liability suit against ACME, Inc. Standing across the aisle: corporate defense counsel Buddy Crane (John Cena). The script comes from Samy Burch (who also wrote May/December), James Gunn, and Jeremy Slater; Lana Condor and Tone Bell round out the cast.
Critics noted Forte “strikes just the right tone” and called him “exceedingly likable and even endearing in a typecast role that suits him like a glove.” The audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is 94%. Viewers describe it as “a hilarious, nostalgic, and unexpectedly heartfelt crowd-pleaser” that rewards longtime Looney Tunes fans and newcomers alike. The film premiered at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25 before its wide release and carries a dedication in the credits acknowledging the fan support that made theatrical distribution possible, a detail that lands differently once you know how close this came to never being seen. Runtime is 101 minutes, rated PG. No post-credits scene.
Venue & Logistics
The Port Theatre has been a Cornwall landmark since 1941, now under the stewardship of Larry Sylvain. The 450-capacity venue brings a full-sized stage, exceptional acoustics, and a licensed bar. A Sunday afternoon matinee in the north country for five bucks is a pretty good deal.
Tickets
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